Columbia Grain International’s Post

😯Unveiling the Hidden Impact: The Carbon Footprint of Rice Though often overlooked, the carbon footprint of rice remains significant. Encouraging farmers to adopt low-carbon technologies is crucial, yet the incentive for consumers to choose low-carbon rice remains insufficient. Let's work together to raise awareness and create a sustainable future for our food system. #LowCarbonRice #SustainableFarming

🌍 International Awareness Day of Food Loss and Waste Reduction 🌍 Today is a global call to action! With millions of tons of edible food lost or wasted each year while millions go hungry, it’s time to rethink how we value food. Globally, 13.2% of food is lost between harvest and retail, and 19% is wasted in households and businesses. The result? Depleted resources, higher food costs, and increased greenhouse gas emissions—but we can all play a part in changing this. Innovative solutions like Black Soldier Fly breeding and advanced food processing technologies are helping reduce waste and protect our planet. 🌱 At BSF Breeding, our goal is to help you turn waste into opportunity. By leveraging the power of Black Soldier Fly larvae, we’re transforming organic waste into sustainable resources. Together, we can reduce food waste, lower environmental impact, and create new economic opportunities. ♻️ #biotech #biotechnology #bsf #bsfbreeding #bsfl #insectindustry

Transforming rice bran tea cups into nutrient-rich cattle feed is our commitment to a sustainable future. 🌿🐄 Join us in the movement toward circular sustainability and zero waste, where every cup contributes to a thriving agricultural ecosystem. 🔄 Together, let's cultivate a greener tomorrow! 🌍🌱 #EcoKadai #CircularEconomy #ZeroWaste #SustainableAgriculture #GreenerTomorrow #fornature #sdgs2030

The Impact of Date Powder on Our Planet 🌍 Did you know that date palms require significantly less water than traditional sugarcane? At Hurmani, we’re committed to sustainability, and our date powder reflects that ethos. By choosing date powder over refined sugar, you’re not only making a healthier choice but also supporting eco-friendly agricultural practices. Let’s work towards a greener planet, one sweet bite at a time! #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #DatePowder

Every day is #EarthDay at Lotus Foods! 🌏⁠ Our commitment to organic and regenerative practices is generating more rice from less land, saving water, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and positively impacting the lives of farmers. 🌾 Regenerative Rice Cultivation: we remain steadfast in our dedication to regenerative rice cultivation through the System of Rice Intensification (SRI), known as More Crop Per Drop®. This methodology enhances soil health, reduces water consumption, and curtails methane emissions compared to conventional practices. 💦 Environmental Impact: since 2009, we've conserved 7.4 billion gallons of water, mitigated 69,300 tons of CO2 emissions, and reduced methane emissions by 40%, significantly contributing to #climatechange mitigation. 👩🏽🌾 ⁠Fair Trade Premiums: over 5,000 families have reaped the benefits of Organic and Fair Trade Premiums, bolstering equitable livelihoods for farmers. Learn more here 👉🏿 https://bit.ly/4aGsGGy #lotusfoods #earthday2024

Pulses have a special relationship with certain soil bacteria that convert nitrogen from the air into a form that is usable for the growing pulse crop. This process is known as symbiotic nitrogen fixation. In addition, the production practices used by Canadian growers help to sequester carbon into the soil. Canadian farmers have adopted practices such as minimum tillage and reducing fallowing, which are practices that have been proven to sequester large amounts of atmospheric carbon into soils. This sequestration of soil carbon negates the carbon emissions of producing a pulse crop, creating a carbon-neutral or even a carbon-negative crop. In effect, these practices make Canadian peas and lentils effectively carbon neutral or negative. We’re talking about the many ways Canadian pulses nourish soils and people for #WorldPulsesDay 2024! Learn more about the sustainable impacts of Canadian pulses below! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eFRAqi2J #pulses #sustainablefood #sustainability #foodmanufacturing #foodandbeverage #foodbusiness #environment #economy #LovePulses

"The True Cost of Food: Choose Your Price We all pay a price for the food we eat. The question is, how do you want to pay it? Do you want to pay with: Your health, through pesticide-ridden produce and antibiotic-resistant bacteria? The planet's well-being, through deforestation, water pollution, and soil degradation? The livelihoods of farmers, through unfair labor practices and exploited resources? Or do you want to pay with: A few extra rupees for sustainable, organic produce that nourishes your body and the planet? Supporting local farmers and fair labor practices that uplift communities? Investing in a healthier planet for future generations? The choice is yours. Learn more about the difference between sustainable and commercial farming. #SustainableFood #OrganicLiving #RegenerativeAgriculture #HealthyPlanet #FairTrade #FarmToTable #ConsciousConsumerism"

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 Consumers find the thought of using insects and microalgae in salmon feed hard to digest. Most people do not even know that wild salmon eat insects in the rivers. In the future, the salmon industry will require a greater diversity in sustainable raw materials which are beneficial to both salmon and the environment than current options, and microalgae and insects are promising raw materials. Interesting findings from Nofima, Check it out to read more: https://lnkd.in/dn4BSMBs

We believe that the future of our planet lies in the hands of those who care for it today. That's why we are committed to ethical and sustainable practices in our sesame seed production. From the farmers who nurture the soil with love to the eco-friendly processes that bring the seeds to your table, every step we take is driven by a respect for the earth and its people. Our sesame seeds are more than just a product; they are a testament to our dedication to the environment and to fair trade. By choosing our sesame seeds, you are supporting a cycle of sustainability that benefits both the planet and the communities who grow them. #SustainableAgriculture #EthicalFarming #GreenPlanet #EcoFriendly #FairTrade #Sustainability #OrganicFarming #FarmToTable #GreenLiving #SesameSeeds #EcoConscious #SupportLocalFarmers

Some people have called chemical fertilizer the greatest invention of the 20th century. By sucking nitrogen out of the air and turning it into fertilizer, suddenly it was possible to grow a lot more food. But it also has a high cost. It takes immense amounts of energy to create chemical fertilizer. And while it boosts plant growth it also kills life in the soil, which makes it more difficult to grow food in the long term. It also pollutes our rivers, lakes, and the ocean, together with all the extra poop from farm animals. Both of these - poop and fertilizer - are very rich in nutrients. But often it is more than the soil can take up. The excess nutrients are washed away into the water. Here these extra nutrients cause an explosion of algae growth. This blocks sunlight and when the algae die, they release CO2 into the water. In the end, there is too little oxygen, and plants and fish suffocate. This process is known as eutrophication. What can you do about this problem? Once again the answer is eating less meat and dairy because animal products have the highest water pollution. Partly because they poop so much, and partly because it takes a lot of fertilizer to grow their feed. ----- 🙋♂️ I share facts about climate change and food. Follow me and join my exploration for a sustainable version of 'The Good Life‘. 📱 If you want to see more infographics about sustainable food, download the free Fork Ranger app in the Google Play or App Store. #eutrophication #waterpollution #lessmeat